Christian Caliandro's reflections on generational conflict and artistic future
Christian Caliandro, an art historian and professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, publishes a stream-of-consciousness essay on Artribune reflecting on generational dynamics, the state of contemporary art, and the future. Written during train journeys between Turin, Rome, Bari, and Milan in May-June 2018, the text weaves personal observations with cultural critique. Caliandro references the MAXXI museum in Rome, the artwork of Allora & Calzadilla, and Franco Angeli's 1968 painting "Corteo." He contrasts the perceived failures of older generations with the flourishing of young artists, whom he addresses in a letter. The essay touches on themes of control, participation, and the spectral nature of contemporary existence. Caliandro also promotes Artribune's newsletters and WhatsApp channel.
Key facts
- Christian Caliandro wrote an essay published on Artribune.
- The essay is dated May 31 and June 7, 2018.
- Caliandro traveled from Turin to Rome, then Rome to Bari, and later to Milan.
- He references the MAXXI museum in Rome.
- He mentions the artwork of Allora & Calzadilla.
- He references Franco Angeli's 1968 painting 'Corteo'.
- Caliandro teaches at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
- He is a member of the scientific committee of Symbola Foundation.
- The essay includes a letter to a young artist.
- Artribune offers newsletters and a WhatsApp channel.
Entities
Artists
- Christian Caliandro
- Allora & Calzadilla
- Franco Angeli
- Mario Tobino
- Maria Rosaria Carbone
- Nick Drake
- Dinosaur Jr.
- J. Mascis
- Natascia
- Oksana
- Gertrude Stein
- Andrea Pazienza
Institutions
- Artribune
- MAXXI
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Symbola Fondazione per le Qualità italiane
- Scuola Normale Superiore
Locations
- Turin
- Rome
- Bari
- Milan
- Italy
- Laterza
- Foggia
- Castellaneta Marina